Gem County , Idaho

Population: 19,854 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,245 Home $367,300 Rent $887/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 19,854 residents, Gem County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Idaho and neighboring counties alike.

$66,245
Median Income
household
$367,300
Home Value
median
$887/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,245
Per Capita Income $34,695
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Median Home Value $367,300
Median Gross Rent $887/mo
Owner Occupied 76.6%
Renter Occupied 23.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 19,854
Median Age 42.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

33.0%
Obesity
8.7%
Diabetes
12.9%
Smoking
35.1%
High Blood Pressure
24.5%
No Physical Activity
21.8%
Depression
32.8%
Insufficient Sleep
71.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 34.4  ·  34th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
5.85
🔥 Wildfire
96.50
❄️ Winter Storm
53.88
🌍 Earthquake
51.02
☀️ Drought
13.20

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